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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.16, 33.33 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.16, 33.33 and 17.68 is: 24.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.16 : 33.33 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.16/33.33 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.16x = 33.33 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.16x = 589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.27/24.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.39

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